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@ -25,20 +25,21 @@ It only loads the kernel into RAM. No modification on
the NAND or bootloader happens.
Usecases
Use cases
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In fact, most users do not need it. Either way, possible usecases:
In fact, most users do not need it. Either way, possible use cases:
-Changing typos in bootscripts which prevent an operation system
(e.g. maemo) to boot.
(e.g. maemo) to boot.
-Backuping files prior to a reflash.
-Creating a backup of files before starting a reflash. But should have existed
anyway, correct?
-Charging the battery (when maemo is dead).
-Modification of the EMMC partitions and partition table.
-Backup & Restoring maemo rootfs.
-Backing up & Restoring maemo rootfs.
-fsck file system checks
@ -46,9 +47,14 @@ In fact, most users do not need it. Either way, possible usecases:
Booting the initrd
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You can not store persistent data as everything happens in RAM.
Note: You can not store persistent data in / as everything happens in RAM. Of
course, it becomes possible when you mount the EMMC or sd card on the
corresponding mountpoint.
flasher-3.5 -k 2.6.37 -n initrd.img -l -b"rootdelay root=/dev/ram0
Note: It comes without any promises and without any warranty. Therefore you
are doing everything at your own risk.
flasher-3.5 -k 2.6.37 -n initrd.img -l -b"rootdelay root=/dev/ram0"
wait for "suitable device not found..." and connect the N900 to your
Linux box through USB.
@ -118,5 +124,15 @@ Root password
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rootme
How to transfer files
=====================
It asks you on boot whether an FTP Server should be started.
This will have anonymous up and download permissions everywhere.
Then you can connect to it once USB networking or a WLAN connection
has been established, using any FTP client. For downloads, most browsers
can be used.
Contributions and suggestions are welcome. Write to me (NIN101 on freenode).
Alternatively, use mass-storage mode.
Contributions and suggestions are welcome. Write to me (NIN101 on freenode or
TMO).